What this event involves
One combined event for Grades 5–10 — the only competition that happens before the day itself. Teams write, shoot and edit a short film of up to 12 minutes including titles and credits.
The finished film is uploaded to YouTube as an Unlisted video and the link is submitted through the organisers' form before 2nd September 2026.
Submitted online — before 2nd September 2026
Short Film does not run on the day. Upload the finished film to YouTube as unlisted, then submit the link before 2nd September 2026. Tag @Achieveschoolofeducation and use #ASTRA5.0.
The key facts
- Date
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026
- Time slot
- Submit before 2nd Sept
- Studio
- To be submitted online
- Team
- 6–15 students
- Duration
- Maximum 12 minutes
- Entry limit
- 1 team per school
Key rules
- 1One team per school, 6–15 students, from any grade between 5 and 10.
- 2Maximum 12 minutes including opening and closing credits.
- 3The film must be original and must not infringe any copyrighted content.
- 4Mobile phones, cameras or any recording device may be used. Editing, music and sound effects are allowed if legally used.
- 5Upload to YouTube as Unlisted, then submit the link through the organisers' form before 2nd September 2026.
- 6Any Indian language may be used; English subtitles are recommended for regional dialogue.
- 7Content must be suitable for a school audience.
Judges' decisions shall be final and binding. See general rules
Judging criteria
- Storyline & originality30
- Direction & creativity20
- Acting & performance15
- Cinematography & editing15
- Theme & message10
- Overall impact10
- Total100
Entering this event?
Each registration form covers up to three events. Entries close 29th August 2026.